TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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9 9-3. Initialization
Vehicle specifications
9- 3. In it ia li za ti on
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door*• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
P.248
Power windows• When functioning abnormallyP.279
Panoramic moon roof*P.283
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire
• After registering the ID codes
P.492
Toyota parking assist monitor*• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuseRefer to
“Multimedia
owner’s
manual”
Panoramic view monitor*

6109-3. Initialization

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshoot-
ing) ................................ 612
Alphabetical Index ........... 615

612What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to d o if... (Tro ubleshoo ting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. ( P.570)
 If you lose your electronic keys,
the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer immediately.
( P.570)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.511)
 Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( P.313)
 Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make
sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
 The function may not operate
properly due to the condition of
the radio wave. ( P.254)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door
from outside and then unlock the
child-protector lock. ( P.239)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.310)
 Is the shift lever in P? (P.310)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.253)
 Vehicles with steering lock func-
tion: Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.311)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system
If you have a problem, check
the following before contacting
any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked
or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The hybrid system does not
start

613What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
can be started in a temporary
way. ( P.572)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.573)
 Is the power switch in ON? If you
cannot release the shift lever by
depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON.
( P.316)
 It is locked automatically to pre-
vent theft of the vehicle.
( P.311)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock
switch is pressed. ( P.281)
 The auto power off function will
be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACC or ON (the hybrid system
is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P.313)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( P.541, 542)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.320)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.534, 544)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.79)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the hybrid system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.544)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot
be turned after the hybrid
system is stopped (vehicles
with steering lock function)
The windows do not open or
close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is turned
off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds (if equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle

614What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
When a warning light turns on or
a warning message is displayed,
refer to P.534, 544.
Vehicles without spare tire:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and repair the flat tire temporarily
with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. (P.548)
Vehicles with spare tire:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (P.559)
Try the procedure for when the
vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (P.582)
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is dis-
played
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

615Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C
“My Room Mode” ....................... 164
Air conditioning filter................... 500
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .... 415
Function ..................................... 415
Warning light .............................. 536
ACA (Active Cornering Assist).... 416
AC charging cable ........................ 109
AC charging cable types ............ 111
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) .................................... 110
If the charging connector cannot be
unlocked .................................. 123
Indicator ..................................... 114
Locking and unlocking ............... 122
Maintenance .............................. 117
Replacing the plug-cord ............. 115
Safety functions ......................... 113
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Active Cornering Assist (ACA).... 416
Airbag manual on-off system ........ 48
Airbags ............................................ 39
Airbag manual on-off system ....... 48
Airbag operating conditions ......... 41
Airbag precautions for your child . 44
Airbag warning light ................... 536
Correct driving posture................. 33
Curtain shield airbag operating con-
ditions ........................................ 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions 44
General airbag precautions.......... 44
Locations of airbags ..................... 39Modification and disposal of airbags
................................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions .. 41
Side airbag precautions ............... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags oper-
ating conditions .......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags pre-
cautions...................................... 44
SRS airbags ................................. 39
SRS warning light.......................536
Air conditioning filter ................... 500
Air conditioning system
“My Room Mode” .......................164
Air conditioning filter ................... 500
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 430
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW).......................435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
Air intake vent (DC/DC converter) . 99
Cleaning ..................................... 504
Alarm................................................79
Warning buzzer .......................... 534
Antenna
Smart entry & start system ......... 253
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 415
Function ..................................... 415
Warning light .............................. 536
Approach warning ........................ 375
Armrest .......................................... 462
Ashtray .......................................... 453
Assist grips ...................................462
Audio system-linked display204, 216
AUTO EV/HV mode .........................85
AUTO EV/HV mode switch ............. 86
Automatic air conditioning system
..................................................... 430
“My Room Mode” .......................164
Air conditioning filter ................... 500

616Alphabetical Index
Blower customization ................. 432
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 435
Humidity sensor ......................... 437
Remote Air Conditioning System438
Automatic headlight leveling system
..................................................... 327
Automatic High Beam (AHB) ....... 328
Automatic light control system ... 326
Auxiliary box ................................. 448
Average fuel economy . 201, 213, 216
Average vehicle speed ......... 204, 216
B
Back door ...................................... 240
Hands Free Power Back Door ... 244
Power back door ........................ 243
Wireless remote control ............. 243
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 516
Wattage...................................... 591
Battery (12-volt battery) ............... 484
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 573
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................ 422
Replacing ................................... 576
Warning light .............................. 535
Battery (traction battery)................ 95
Charging ............................ 127, 135
Location ....................................... 95
Specification............................... 586
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............ 386
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 389
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
................................................. 391
Bottle holders ............................... 447
Brake
Brake Hold ................................. 323
Parking brake ............................. 320
Regenerative braking ................... 90Warning light .............................. 534
Brake assist...................................415
Brake Hold ..................................... 323
Brake Override System ................ 289
Break-in tips .................................. 289
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............386
Blind Spot Monitor function ........ 389
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
................................................. 391
C
Card holder.................................... 448
Care
Aluminum wheels .......................466
Exterior ....................................... 466
Front camera .............................. 339
Interior ........................................469
Radar sensor.............................. 339
Seat belts ...................................469
Water-repellent coating .............. 467
Cargo hooks .................................. 449
Chains ............................................ 424
Charging
“My Room Mode” .......................164
AC charging cable ...................... 109
Charging equipment ................... 106
Charging indicator ...................... 107
Charging messages ................... 172
Charging procedure ................... 135
Charging schedule function........ 144
Charging time may increase ...... 134
High voltage components............. 95
How to charge ............................ 135
Information related to charging dis-
play .......................................... 131
Opening and closing the charging
port lid ...................................... 107
Power sources precautions ........ 126
Power sources that can be used 124
Safety functions.......................... 132
When charging cannot be carried

617Alphabetical Index
out ............................................ 167
Charging port ................................ 106
If the charging port lid does not open
................................................. 121
Locking and unlocking ............... 121
Opening and closing .................. 107
Child-protector.............................. 239
Child restraint system .................... 50
Child restraint system installation
method....................................... 60
Fixed with a seat belt ................... 61
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchor-
age ............................................. 63
Points to remember...................... 51
Riding with children ...................... 49
Using a top tether anchorage....... 64
Child safety ..................................... 49
12-volt battery precautions. 485, 577
Airbag precautions ....................... 44
Back door precautions ............... 240
Charging precautions ................. 132
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 440
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Panoramic moon roof precautions
................................................. 284
Power window lock switch ......... 281
Power window precautions ........ 280
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Seat belt precautions ................... 35
Seat heater precautions ............. 440
Cleaning ................................ 466, 469
Aluminum wheels ....................... 466
DC/DC Converter air intake vent 504
Exterior....................................... 466
Front camera.............................. 339
Interior ........................................ 469
Radar sensor ............................. 339
Seat belts ................................... 469
Water-repellent coating .............. 467Clock ......................................192, 193
Coat hooks .................................... 463
Condenser ..................................... 482
Console box .................................. 446
Consumption screen .................... 226
Convenience Services (Suggestion
function) ...................... 209, 221, 596
Coolant
Capacity ..................................... 588
Checking .................................... 481
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 422
Warning light .............................. 535
Cooling system .............................481
Engine overheating .................... 578
Hybrid system overheating......... 580
Cruise control
Cruise control .............................381
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................368
Cup holders ...................................447
Current fuel economy... 201, 213, 216
Curtain shield airbags ....................39
Customizable features ................. 594
D
Daytime running light system ..... 326
Replacing light bulbs ..................516
DC/DC converter air intake vent .... 99
Cleaning ..................................... 504
Deck board .................................... 449
Deck under tray.............................450
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 432
Rear window .............................. 432
Windshield.................................. 431
Digital Rear-view Mirror ............... 268
Dimensions ...................................584
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 387
Consumption screen ..................226

618Alphabetical Index
Cruise control ............................. 381
Drive information ................ 204, 216
Driving information ............. 201, 216
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ....................... 368
Energy monitor........................... 226
Head-up display ......................... 222
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ......... 359
Multi-information display .... 199, 211
Parking Support Brake function . 405
Pre-collision warning .................. 343
RCTA ......................................... 387
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 365
Toyota parking assist-sensor ..... 395
Warning messages .................... 544
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 472, 474
Door lock
Back door ................................... 240
Side doors .................................. 235
Smart entry & start system......... 253
Wireless remote control ............. 233
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlock-
ing system ............................... 239
Back door ................................... 240
Door glasses .............................. 279
Door lock .................................... 235
Open door warning buzzer......... 238
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 277
Rear door child-protectors ......... 239
Side doors .................................. 235
Double locking system .................. 78
Drive information .................. 204, 216
Driver’s seat belt reminder light.. 541
Driver’s seat position memory .... 261
Driving position memory ............ 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Drive-Start Control (DSC)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Driving
Break-in tips ............................... 289Correct posture ............................ 33
Driving mode select switch......... 411
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle ... 100
Procedures ................................. 288
Winter drive tips ......................... 422
Driving information display . 201, 212
Driving mode select switch ......... 411
Driving position memory ............. 261
Memory recall function ............... 262
Driving support system information
display ................................. 204, 216
DSC (Drive-Start Control)
Sudden start restraint control ..... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Function ..................................... 368
Warning message ...................... 544
E
eCall ................................................. 66
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake
System) ....................................... 415
Eco drive mode .............................411
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD
system) ........................................416
Elapsed time.......................... 204, 216
Electric motor
Location........................................ 84
Specification ............................... 586
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..................................... 416
Warning light .............................. 536
Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem (ECB) .................................... 415
Electronic key
Battery-saving function............... 254
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .................................... 571
Replacing the battery ................. 511
Electronic sunshade..................... 282
Jam protection function .............. 283